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December 24, 2004
Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said Derrick Blaylock could remain sidelined Saturday by a knee injury, according to the KC Star. Blaylock has yet to practice this week.

December 18, 2004
The KC Star reports that Derrick Blaylock will not play on Sunday due to his sprained MCL.

December 16, 2004
Although Derrick Blaylock is listed as questionable for Week 15, he said he probably would not play through his sprained MCL, according to the KC Star. Larry Johnson would start and be backed up by Omar Easy.

December 15, 2004
Derrick Blaylock has a mild strain of his left MCL and will be replaced as the Chiefs' starting running back Sunday by Larry Johnson, according to the KC Star. The club hopes he will be available as the primary backup.

December 10, 2004
Derrick Blaylock recovered enough from the concussion he sustained on Sunday that he practiced yesterday and is expected to start on Monday, according to the KC Star. Larry Johnson will surely play a significant role, as well.

December 7, 2004
Dick Vermeil said that Derrick Blaylock will once again start in place of Priest Holmes in Week 14, according to the Kansas City Star. Larry Johnson got the majority of the carries this past Sunday, but that was mainly because Blaylock suffered a strained neck. Blaylock and Johnson are expected to share the load this week.

December 5, 2004
Derrick Blaylock left Sunday's game with a strained neck. He eventually returned, but the injury allowed Larry Johnson to finish with the bulk of the carries. Blaylock still had 37 rushing and 37 receiving yards as well as a touchdown reception.

November 28, 2004
Derrick Blaylock scored two touchdowns on Sunday but unexpectedly saw Larry Johnson take some carries. Blaylock had 57 yards on eight carries while Johnson had 43 yards on 10 carries. Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said after the game that he made his mind up during the week that Johnson would get some work.

November 15, 2004
Dick Vermeil announced on Monday that Priest Holmes is not expected to return in Week 11, according to the AP. This means Derrick Blaylock will likely start his second game in a row. Blaylock carried 33 times for 186 yards and a TD on Sunday.

November 14, 2004
Starting in place of the injured Priest Holmes on Sunday, Derrick Blaylock rushed for 186 yards and a touchdown on 33 carries. He added 38 yards on three receptions.

November 11, 2004
Derrick Blaylock is almost certain to start this week for the Chiefs, as Priest Holmes is doubtful with a knee injury. Blaylock is believed to be over the quad injury that kept him out last week and could have a terrific game against a suspect New Orleans defense.

November 9, 2004
Derrick Blaylock missed last week's game with a sore quad, but he could be in line for a start this weekend if Priest Holmes can't return from his knee injury, according to the Kansas City Star. The team feels Blaylock is their best pass protector, and it doesn't hurt that he's already enjoyed success filling in for Holmes this season.

November 7, 2004
Derrick Blaylock will miss today's game due to his quadriceps injury, according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. That means that Larry Johnson will be starter Priest Holmes' primary backup today.

November 6, 2004
Derrick Blaylock again did not practice yesterday due to his quadriceps injury, according to the KC Star. He will be a game-time decision on Sunday.

November 5, 2004
A day after sitting out practice entirely, Derrick Blaylock left Thursday's session early when he reported that his quadriceps injury made it difficult to cut, according to the Kansas City Star. Head coach Dick Vermeil said that Blaylock could practice on Friday.

November 4, 2004
The KC Star reports that the Chiefs are preparing to play without Derrick Blaylock on Sunday due to a quadriceps injury that kept him from practicing on Wednesday.

October 24, 2004
Derrick Blaylock scored four rushing touchdowns on Sunday and rushed for 90 yards on 19 carries. Blaylock got most of his work after Priest Holmes left the game with a sprained ankle, though his first score came before Holmes suffered the injury.

September 26, 2004
With Priest Holmes active today, Derrick Blaylock will once again serve as a backup.

September 22, 2004
Derrick Blaylock will get the start at tailback for the Chiefs on Sunday if Priest Holmes is unable to play. Larry Johnson would back up Blaylock.

March 24, 2004
The AP reports that Derrick Blaylock re-signed with the Chiefs today by agreeing on a one-year contract.

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